Religion Notes: June 1

Published: Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 9:12 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 9:12 a.m.

Open house for Agape Outreach this week

Agape Outreach Ministries will host a grand opening at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 656 Cherry St., Hendersonville.

At the event, people can learn more about the school of evangelism, prophetic institute, prison outreach, deliverance and healing services, health and wellness program, along with the Sunday community feeding program.

Call 828-808-4054 for more information.

Christian formation conference at Kanuga

Christian educators can learn the latest trends in reaching the next generation and their own during Kanuga's Christian Formation Conference June 10-14.

In its 85th year, the largest event of its kind in the Episcopal Church will feature notable Christian leaders Shane Claiborne and the Rev. Matthew Moretz as keynote speakers. This year's theme is “Holy Mischief: Christian Formation for What Is Next.” The event includes four days of learning, fellowship, refreshment and renewal with some of the church's top educators.

The conference will offer more than 30 workshops on a wide variety of topics; networking, support and encouragement from some of the church's top Christian educators; and time to nourish one's own spiritual development with respite, renewal and play.

The conference coordinator is Emily Given of St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas. Limited spaces are still available. Call 828-692-9136 of visit www.

kanuga.org for more information.

Adult forums set at First Congregational

Weekly adult forums continue at 9:15 a.m.

Sundays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1735 Fifth Ave. W. The schedule is as follows:

◆ Sunday: The Rev.

Larry Anderson will lead a pre-lecture session on the work of Brian McLaren. McLaren has been named one of the 25 most influential evangelicals in America by Time Magazine.

◆ 9 a.m. June 9: McLaren will be speaking on “Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World.”

◆ June 16: Larry Anderson will facilitate a post-lecture session on McLaren's presentation.

◆ June 23 and 30: Biblical scholar John Snodgrass will return to present “Mr. and Mrs. God.” The Old Testament is full of language regarding Israel being the bride of God.

Snodgrass will look at some of these passages and discuss what this language meant to the people of Israel.

The forums are free.

Call 828-692-8630 or visit fcchendersonville.

org for more information.

Swinney to speak on Christian Science

The Christian Science Church at 702 Fifth Ave.

W., Hendersonville, is bringing international speaker Mark Swinney to address the subject of healing through prayer at 3 p.m. June 9.

“I have found in my own experience that gaining even just a little understanding of how prayer works means that your life never again will be the same,” Swinney says.

Swinney will present a talk titled “What Is It That Connects Prayer 410 E. First Ave. For families facing the trauma of incarcerated family members. Info: 696-0607.

<p>Open house for Agape Outreach this week </p><p>Agape Outreach Ministries will host a grand opening at 7 p.m.</p><p>Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 656 Cherry St., Hendersonville.</p><p>At the event, people can learn more about the school of evangelism, prophetic institute, prison outreach, deliverance and healing services, health and wellness program, along with the Sunday community feeding program.</p><p>Call 828-808-4054 for more information. </p><p>Christian formation conference at Kanuga </p><p>Christian educators can learn the latest trends in reaching the next generation and their own during Kanuga's Christian Formation Conference June 10-14.</p><p>In its 85th year, the largest event of its kind in the Episcopal Church will feature notable Christian leaders Shane Claiborne and the Rev. Matthew Moretz as keynote speakers. This year's theme is “Holy Mischief: Christian Formation for What Is Next.” The event includes four days of learning, fellowship, refreshment and renewal with some of the church's top educators.</p><p>The conference will offer more than 30 workshops on a wide variety of topics; networking, support and encouragement from some of the church's top Christian educators; and time to nourish one's own spiritual development with respite, renewal and play.</p><p>The conference coordinator is Emily Given of St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas. Limited spaces are still available. Call 828-692-9136 of visit www.</p><p>kanuga.org for more information. </p><p>Adult forums set at First Congregational </p><p>Weekly adult forums continue at 9:15 a.m.</p><p>Sundays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1735 Fifth Ave. W. The schedule is as follows: </p><p>◆ Sunday: The Rev.</p><p>Larry Anderson will lead a pre-lecture session on the work of Brian McLaren. McLaren has been named one of the 25 most influential evangelicals in America by Time Magazine. </p><p>◆ 9 a.m. June 9: McLaren will be speaking on “Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World.” </p><p>◆ June 16: Larry Anderson will facilitate a post-lecture session on McLaren's presentation. </p><p>◆ June 23 and 30: Biblical scholar John Snodgrass will return to present “Mr. and Mrs. God.” The Old Testament is full of language regarding Israel being the bride of God.</p><p>Snodgrass will look at some of these passages and discuss what this language meant to the people of Israel.</p><p>The forums are free.</p><p>Call 828-692-8630 or visit fcchendersonville.</p><p>org for more information. </p><p>Swinney to speak on Christian Science </p><p>The Christian Science Church at 702 Fifth Ave.</p><p>W., Hendersonville, is bringing international speaker Mark Swinney to address the subject of healing through prayer at 3 p.m. June 9.</p><p>“I have found in my own experience that gaining even just a little understanding of how prayer works means that your life never again will be the same,” Swinney says.</p><p>Swinney will present a talk titled “What Is It That Connects Prayer 410 E. First Ave. For families facing the trauma of incarcerated family members. Info: 696-0607. </p><p>Freedom That Lasts, 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Sunday at Progress Baptist Church, 1935 N. Rugby Road. For those who are hurting or have fallen. Info: 419-0722; 545-9177. MemoryCaregivers Network meeting for caregivers (Fletcher Group), 1-3 p.m. the first Tuesday at Fletcher Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1141 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher. Info: 645-9189 or 230- 4143. Free children's ministry, 1-5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month at Cummings Memorial United Methodist Church, Banner Farm Road, Horse Shoe. Free children's clothes for up to 6 years old, along with diapers, supplies and equipment at the BEAR closet. Info: 891-9413 or 891-1557. My Sister's Closet is open 9 a.m.-noon Mondays at First Methodist Church, 204 Sixth Ave. W. Clothing of different styles for work. Info: 693-4275. Bread ministry — free bread from 3-4 p.m. Mondays at Balfour United Methodist Church, Highway 25 North, across from Hunter Chevrolet. Info: 692-5501. Ministry for Separated and Divorced Catholics </p><p>support group, 5-6:30 p.m. every Sunday at Immaculate Conception Church, at Seventh Avenue and Church Street, in Meeting Room 1, lower level of the church. Info: 329-4026 or 702-1249. </p><p>Please email copy for the Crossroads page to lifestyle@blueridgenow.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week before the event.</p>